2017 NZSS Rhythmic Manual

21 Pages·2017·0.98 MB·English

2017 RHYTHMIC GYMNASTICS MANUAL

Please also refer to the NZ Secondary Schools GymSports Championships General
Manual on the GymSports NZ website for more information relating to the event. For
more specific information relating to routines, refer to the Rhythmic Gymnastics
Handbook.

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RHYTHMIC GYMNASTICS (RG) COMPETITION REQUIREMENTS
Grade Pre-requisites Competition Breakdown
Year 9-10 Year 9-10 students with little  Group Competition*  Requirements are detailed
Group or no gymnastic knowledge  Ball below
and skill**
Year 11-13 Year 11-13 students with little  Group Competition*  Requirements are detailed
Group or no gymnastic knowledge  Ribbon below
and skill**
Open C Year 9-13 students with little  Individual competition  Requirements are detailed
NB If numbers permit or no gymnastic knowledge  Choice of two apparatus from below***
this level will be and skill** Rope, Hoop and Ball
divided into Year 9-10
and Year 11-13
Club C Present or past club members  Individual competition  Minimum GymSports NZ
competing in GymSports NZ  Choice of two apparatus from Level 1 requirements
Levels 1-3 or Special Olympics Rope, Hoop and Ball
Club B Present or past club members  Individual competition  Minimum GymSports NZ
competing in GymSports NZ  Choice of any two apparatus Level 4 requirements
Levels 4-6 (excluding Freehand)
Club A Present or past club members  Individual competition  Minimum GymSports NZ
competing in GymSports NZ  Choice of any three apparatus Level 7 requirements
Levels 7-9 (excluding Freehand)
International Present or past club gymnasts  Individual competition  Minimum GymSports NZ
competing in GymSports NZ  Choice of any three apparatus Stage 3 requirements
Level 10, Stages or (excluding Freehand)
International

Group Competition* = 4-6 gymnasts performing as a group. A team of 3 is not permitted.

Little or no gymnastic knowledge and skill** = Not currently or previously enrolled in Rhythmic Gymnastics at a club in the past 3 years.
NB In Group Grades a maximum of 1 Club athlete for a group of 4 or 2 Club athletes for a group of 5-6 is permitted.

Open C*** = athletes with disabilities not currently or previously enrolled in Rhythmic Gymnastics at a club in the past 3 years wanting to
compete can choose to use the Open C routine requirements outlined in this document or those described in the Special Olympics Rules under the
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Gymnastics, Rhythmic section http://www.specialolympics.org/sports.aspx Please indicate which rules you will be following when registering for
the competition.

For all GymSports NZ requirements please refer to the 2017 Rhythmic Handbook on the GymSports NZ website.

Enclosed below are:
1. Compulsory elements for individual & group routines - this is for teachers & students who wish to choreograph their own routine.
2. Compulsory routines for individual & group routines
Either/or is permitted
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YEAR 9-10 & YEAR 11-13 GROUP COMPETITION
Length of music: 1 minute – 1 minute 30 seconds (without vocals)

Requirements: Each group must perform two showings of a voluntary or compulsory routine.
The routine must contain the six (6) compulsory elements as detailed on the following pages.
In addition each routine must include four (4) formations and a minimum of two (2)
*collaborative elements. A gymnast may start without the apparatus, but must finish with the
apparatus. The apparatus must be motionless at the start and finish of the routine.

Year 9-10 Group: Each group will perform two showings of a Ball routine.

Year 11-13 Group: Each group will perform two showings of a Ribbon routine.

The following movements are not permitted, as they are not representative of rhythmic
gymnastics:
 Carrying a gymnast
 Dragging a gymnast over the floor
 Turning a gymnast lying flat on the floor
 Forming pyramids
 Hand springs or other rotations of the body (e.g. dive rolls) where a gymnast is not in
contact with the floor (excluding leaps/jumps)

*Collaborative elements - where the movement of a gymnast or apparatus is dependent on the
presence of the other gymnasts

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YEAR 9-10 GROUP

Group Compulsory Ball Elements

1. Begin with ball behind back in one or two hands. While
performing a cat leap, perform a small throw to bring the
ball over the head and catch in front of the body.

2. Turning step toe dance steps while rolling ball over hands (8
counts).

3. Arabesque balance with a bounce of the ball.

4. Passé pivot, with ball balanced on one hand.

5. Exchange 1: An exchange of the balls by rolling the ball
along the floor. Gymnasts must be a minimum of 6m apart.

6. Exchange 2: Gymnasts perform passé balance while
throwing the balls to each other.

Coaching Tips:

The ball should be held loosely in the palm of the hand, not “gripped” or held against the wrist

 rolls should be smooth with no bounces
 whilst bouncing, the ball should be pushed into the ground and not slapped with an
open hand
 the ball should be caught without sound, being absorbed into the hand

NB The diagrams are examples only, variations will be accepted.
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YEAR 9-10 Group

Compulsory Group Ball Routine

1 Total circumduction (figure 8 of ball) while kneeling with
backbend (8 counts).

2 Exchange 1: An exchange of the balls by rolling the ball
along the floor. Gymnasts must be a minimum of 6m apart
(8 counts).
Compulsory element
3. Full standing bodywave, with ball balanced on one hand
while arms circle backwards (8 counts).

4. Skip while linked to another group member (8 counts).
Collaboration

5. Begin with ball behind back in one or two hands. While
performing a cat leap, perform a small throw to bring the
ball over the head and catch in front of the body (4
counts).
Compulsory element
6. Arabesque balance with a bounce of the ball (4 counts).
Compulsory element

7. Circle ball balanced on hand above head while performing a
bodywave and then around the waist of another group
member (8 counts).
Collaboration

8. Turning step toe dance steps while rolling ball over hands
(8 counts).
Compulsory element

9. Exchange 2: Gymnasts perform passé balance while
throwing the balls to each other (8 counts).
Compulsory element

10. Stag leap with throw of the ball catch in one hand (4
counts).

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11. Re-throw ball, sit and trap in legs (4 counts).

12. Roll ball up and down one arm while walking forward (8
counts).

13. Lunge preparation, passé pivot 360 degrees with ball
balanced on one hand (8 counts).
Compulsory element.

14. Take 3 steps into a lunge. Bounce ball three times (8
counts).

15. Spin ball on one finger in skaters balance. Take ball in
hand and grovel roll (8 counts).

16. Voluntary finish.

Coaching Tips:

The ball should be held loosely in the palm of the hand, not “gripped” or held against the wrist

 rolls should be smooth with no bounces
 whilst bouncing, the ball should be pushed into the ground and not slapped with an
open hand
 the ball should be caught without sound, being absorbed into the hand

NB The diagrams are examples only, variations will be accepted.

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YEAR 11-13 GROUP

Group Compulsory Ribbon Elements

1. Passé balance with snakes.

2. Lunge preparation, passé pivot 360 with overhead circle.

3. Spiral ribbon in circle turning with optional dance steps (8
counts).

4. Split leap with a large circle of ribbon.

5. Exchange 1: Toss of ribbon to the next gymnast.

6. Exchange 2: Spiral ribbon, pass ribbon to next gymnast, large
circle to finish.

Coaching tips

The ribbon stick is held firmly within the palm with the forefinger along the length of the stick.
The best ribbon work is the result of a strong wrist and the correct alignment of the stick with
the arm:
 the end of the ribbon should always remain in motion
 small patterns (spirals and snakes) must have at least 4 movements within the shape
 the ribbon patterns should not maintain constant contact with the floor as this affects
the shape of the ribbon
 in throws the entire ribbon must leave the floor or be in constant motion

NB The diagrams are examples only, variations will be accepted.
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YEAR 11-13 GROUP

Group Compulsory Ribbon Routine

1 Turn on two feet performing snakes. Repeat (8 counts).
2 Lunge preparation, passé pivot 360 with overhead circle
(8 counts).
Compulsory element

3. Run over patterns formed by snakes on the floor. On
toes, snake ribbon up and down (8 counts).

4. Passé balance with snakes (4 counts).
Compulsory element

5. Exchange 1: Toss of ribbon to the next gymnast (4
counts).
Compulsory element

6. Turn run backwards snaking on the floor weaving around
other group members (8 counts).
Collaboration

7. Chaîné turn with spirals (4 counts).

8. Large swing with chasse followed by a large swing with a
cat leap (8 counts).

9. Split leap with a large circle of the ribbon (4 counts).
Compulsory element

10. Spirals while skipping and linked to another group
member (8 counts).
Collaboration

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11. Exchange 2: Spiral ribbon, pass ribbon to next gymnast,
large circle to finish. (8 counts).
Compulsory element

12. Swing ribbon up slowly and catch end. Jump turn
swinging ribbon above head (8 counts).

13. Step into a skaters pivot (4 counts).

14. Step over large circles performed to the side. Figure-eight
with ribbon performing a front body wave (8 counts).

15. Spiral ribbon in circle turning with optional dance steps (8
counts).
Compulsory element

16. Voluntary finish.

Coaching tips

The ribbon stick is held firmly within the palm with the forefinger along the length of the stick.
The best ribbon work is the result of a strong wrist and the correct alignment of the stick with
the arm:
 the end of the ribbon should always remain in motion
 small patterns (spirals and snakes) must have at least 4 movements within the shape
 the ribbon patterns should not maintain constant contact with the floor as this affects
the shape of the ribbon
 in throws the entire ribbon must leave the floor or be in constant motion

NB The diagrams are examples only, variations will be accepted.
New Zealand Secondary Schools Rhythmic Gymnastics Manual
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